Fishing at
McDowell Lake Stevens County


McDowell Lake is a freshwater lake located in Stevens County, Washington. At an elevation of 2306 ft. and 10.8 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including tench, brook trout, rainbow trout and pumpkinseed sunfish. McDowell Lake provides good shoreline access.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow
Lake Size: 10.8 acres
Elevation: 2306 ft.
Boat Launch: None
Shoreline Access: Good

McDowell Lake Stocking Reports

McDowell Lake has been historically stocked with rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 3.03 lbs. In the past, McDowell Lake stocked thousands of rainbow averaging 0.73 lbs.

Date Quantity Fish
April 20, 2021 1559 Rainbow @ 0.53lbs
April 8, 2021 140 Rainbow @ 3.03lbs


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McDowell Lake Map

McDowell Lake Fish Species

McDowell Lake provides excellent opportunities for brook trout and rainbow trout. There is also a chance to catch tench and pumpkinseed sunfish throughout the year.


January February March April May June July August September October November December
Tench
Brook trout
Rainbow trout
Pumpkinseed Sunfish

McDowell Lake Fishing Reports

An modestly traveled lake, there has been some successful reports by anglers at McDowell Lake over the past few years.

Anglers reported the most success with rainbow trout.

A list of the best bait to use for stocked rainbow trout.



McDowell Lake Pictures & Media

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Nearby Lakes Similar to McDowell Lake

There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to McDowell Lake, including Starvation Lake, Potter's Pond, Bayley Lake, Rocky Lake and Coffin Lake.

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Stevens County
2.4 mi. away
27.6 acres
elevation: 2370 ft.

Starvation Lake

Stocking:
April 22, 2022 - Rainbow - 1001 @ 0.4lbs
April 18, 2016 - Rainbow - 4 @ 0.37lbs

For December:
Rainbow trout

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Stevens County
2.8 mi. away
2.7 acres
elevation: 2342 ft.

Potter's Pond

Stocking:
December 18, 2024 - Steelhead - 12 @ 10lbs
December 18, 2024 - Rainbow - 1130 @ 1lbs

For December:
Rainbow trout

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Stevens County
3.2 mi. away
16.6 acres
elevation: 2342 ft.

Bayley Lake

Stocking:
December 18, 2024 - Steelhead - 12 @ 10lbs
December 18, 2024 - Rainbow - 1130 @ 1lbs

For December:
Brook trout Rainbow trout

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Stevens County
9.3 mi. away
20.3 acres
elevation: 2230 ft.

Rocky Lake

Stocking:
May 15, 2024 - Rainbow - 500 @ 0.41lbs
April 27, 2016 - Rainbow - 100 @ 4lbs

For December:
Rainbow trout

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Stevens County
9.5 mi. away
21 acres
elevation: 3101 ft.

Coffin Lake

Stocking:
December 18, 2024 - Steelhead - 12 @ 10lbs
December 18, 2024 - Rainbow - 1130 @ 1lbs

For December:
Brook trout Tiger trout Yellow perch Black crappie Rainbow trout Brown bullhead Largemouth bass Pumpkinseed Sunfish

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